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Angola, which is set to take over from China next year as the Kimberley Process chairperson said it has a duty together with the Asian giant to promote debate around the reform of the diamond watchdog.
There had been calls, among other things, to broaden the definition of conflict diamonds to one that reflects the role state actors play in human rights abuses in diamond zones.
Angolan minister of geology and mining, Francisco Queiroz told Rough & Polished Editor in Chief of the African Bureau Mathew Nyaungwa in an interview on the sidelines of a mining indaba held early this month in Cape Town, South Africa that they will not impose their opinion on others.
He also said critics of the diamond watchdog were mistaken to suggest that it was ineffective as it controlled 99.8 percent of the global diamond trade.
Meanwhile, Queiroz reviewed that Angola was losing about $150 million annually due to smuggling of diamonds by illegal immigrants from neighbouring countries.
He was just short of mentioning nationals of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as the the majority of the illegal immigrants.
Angola, Queiroz said, is targeting an output of 9 million carats this year valued at $1.5 billion up from 8.5 million carats recovered last year worth $1.2 billion.
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As the Kimberley Process vice chairperson, what sort of vision and contribution will Angola bring to the scheme?
Our vision is linked with the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KP). KP has its mission and it is through that mission that Angola will [get] instructions from. We have been compliant with KP throughout these years and in fact were the ones that inspired the creation of the certification scheme. Angola will keep on following the process and now as the vice chair we will work closely with China, which is the leading country now. We will also work with the three pillars of the organisation namely the governments, companies and non-governmental organisations.
The Belgian Parliament recently said that KP is not effective. Do you agree with such an assessment?
No! We do not agree because KP controls 99.8 percent of the world's diamond trade. This means that it is working well. I do not know the criteria that they use to evaluate the Kimberley Process; however, you cannot evaluate an institution out of the core business of that institution. The last meeting we had in November 2013 in Johannesburg, South Africa showed that the organisation is [moving in a good direction].
A report recently released by Financial Action Task Force noted that the diamond industry and trade are susceptible to vulnerabilities and risks associated with money laundering and terrorist financing. The alleged closed and opaque nature of the diamond market and the high value of diamonds combined with a lack of expertise in this area on the part of the authorities was also said to have opened room for abuse by criminals. What is your take on that?
Any business including diamonds has risks involved in it. There are risks that KP have been called to avoid and they are namely the illegal exploitation and trade of diamonds as well as the bad use of income generated from the diamonds. However, the KP cannot control the money that is generated through the illegal selling of diamonds and when people get their money they use it in a way they want and some of the uses are not right, that happens with diamonds, oil and other minerals. So I think the question is not on the control systems that were established [by KP] but on the fundamental principle of the private right. The right of private property is a right that you cannot violate…and if one gets money under the private property right then the person can use the money under private property right. It also has to do with moral code of the people who are using the money generated from the diamonds and they are right when they (Financial Action Task Force) acknowledged that we still have an opaque way of trading diamonds…the private property right can give way for the use of money in ways that we do not agree with [so] the problem might be that.
There are some people that are calling for KP to broaden the definition of conflict diamonds. What is your comment on that?
We agree with the principle that every aspect or every issue has to be debated, that is the democratic principle that we have. There are some that are in support of the broadening of the definition of conflict diamonds and those that are against. However, we see that for the time being those that are against the broadening of the concept are having an advantage. Those who are defending the much broadening of the definition, I think they haven't yet defined in a clear way their position to convince others. So they need to bring an argument that brings consensus on the broadening of the definition of conflict diamonds. Our task as the vice chair, just like the chair, is to guarantee that this debate is done following the rules of a democratic debate as well as create conducive environment for the debate to take place. We will do things to avoid imposing our position.
What is Angola's position in this matter?
Angola follows the position that is in accordance with the evolution of KP. The KP now has 10 years, and naturally the task that it is undertaking on the conflict diamonds is expected to continue. So, we think that KP's task to end conflict diamonds is not finished yet. It is still a big challenge. We should stress that if this debate is not carefully guided it can bring conflict within KP and we do not want that to happen.
Moving on, Angola signed a cooperation agreement last year on mining and geology with Mozambique. What is the progress to date?
We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that we signed with Mozambique last year and under that agreement there are several minerals to be considered. We officially visited Mozambique last year, and instructed our national diamond company called Endiama to work with Mozambique and we are ready to share our experiences with our brothers. Regarding KP, we now have Angola and South Africa jointly working to help Mozambique become a KP member. That work is underway and we are now waiting for a technical delegation from Mozambique to work with our team in Angola.
Angola introduced a programme to register and formalize activities of artisanal diamond miners. Can you provide an update of this exercise?
The process in underway but it is a very delicate matter. Our small exploration and mining of diamonds is mainly done by illegal immigrants. The illegal immigrants are flooding mining regions and that is bringing management difficulties. We want to legalise [local] artisanal miners, however, they are several illegal immigrants. They created links, trading links, logistical and operational networks to avoid paying taxes and smuggle the money out of our country.
How much are you losing annually through these illegal operations?
It is a lot of money…; it is estimated that $150 million is being lost through illegal diamond mining and trading per annum. We lose control of that revenue as [they smuggle the diamonds] to neighbouring countries. We will have to engage neighbouring countries diplomatically so as to help us control such illegal activities.
How many carats of diamonds are you expecting to produce this year?
We produced 8.5 million carats last year and we expect to produce 9 million carats this year. Last year we produced diamonds worth $1.2 billion and we are expecting $1.5 billion this year.
Catoca, a company in which the Angolan have shares through Endiama, is said to be eyeing Zimbabwe diamonds. How far has it gone with this plan?
They are still negotiating; this was necessitated by the signing of an MOU between the governments of Angola and Zimbabwe. Catoca has already visited Zimbabwe where they convened meetings with the local officials.
How optimistic are you of a JV that Endiama entered into with Alrosa to locate new kimberlites in the country?
We have good expectations; Alrosa has already conducted an airborne survey. We hope that we will have a good partnership.
Mathew Nyaungwa, Editor in Chief of the African Bureau, Rough&Polished


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Timeless Beauties and Makeup Essentials by Ariane Poole.
Recently I was working on my Pinterest account and adding some new categories (Hollywood men and women) and was reminded how timeless beauty really is. I've known this for a long time, but it brings it into focus when you see photos that are 50-100 years old. Yes, small things like eyebrow shapes and the intensity of eyeliner have subtly changed over the years however, the timelessness of makeup essentials are always in style e.g. great foundation and concealer, eyeshadows, eyebrows, pencils & mascara, blusher/bronzer and lipsticks. Take a moment to view the images below that really demonstrate this perfectly!
It has prompted me to think about how I might advise someone on how best to rejuvenate their makeup bag this spring to include some great makeup essentials. From time to time we need to refresh our makeup bags as products have a defined use period (after opening) this is usually displayed on the packaging and varies between 6 month – 2 years depending upton the product.
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Dreams Are Poems: Catch Business
The Dream
so i opened up a chain linked gate and walked down this dank cement stairwell, where i saw a sad little kitten. i suddenly remembered that this was the same kitten i had left behind when i went on vacation with my two other cats in a different dream. i picked up the kitten, my heart flooding with guilt, and took him inside. he ate up all the food i offered. i showered the black and white sad little mess with affection. i sat on the bed with the kitten and after petting him for several moments, noticed a strange bump. i held the kitten up and there was his face on his belly! it was a second face, as tho this kitten had devoured his sibling in the womb. does that happen with kittens too?! anyway, i then realized that the kitten also had an extra arm. he hadn't been using it before. it kinda made the kitten look like a hand - the short arm like a thumb to fingers. i loved the kitten so much more because of this, and i felt like this love for the kitten showed him how much i really cared even tho i had left him behind before.
The Poem
The dream begins with a descent. A locked up stairwell. Dank, dark, down. Stairs, step by step, are a logical hierarchy or sense of order. This order is abandoned (or at least left behind) at the sight of the kitten.
The animal, a recurring dream character, is a new life, dependent on the dreamer for care and affection that has, until now, been neglected. The dreamer's guilt is understandable, but here's the thing about kittens – eventually they've got to grow up. The kitten is caught between two needs: the need for help and the need for independence. The dreamer indulges the former need by feeding it, loving it, petting it.
Touch reveals the unexpected: the kitten has two faces, one looking up, one looking down. The animal is two-in-one. An extra arm turns the body into a hand, the extra arm being a thumb – a significant appendage in humans for writing, drawing, holding, sucking, fucking. The kitten is extraordinary. The dreamer senses this and is overcome with a flood of love for the little freak, a love that makes up for the past.
The dream occurred on the morning of the full moon in Taurus. As an earth sign, Taurus is rooted in the body, in sensual perception. This dream is full of encounters with a strange body, a young body, a growing body. Love it, and know that it is ok to leave it every now and then. That is how the kitten grows.
Katie Foster is a poet/witch living in Denver. She recently graduated from Bennington College, where she studied literature and French, met some ghosts, and honed her magic. Her first book, Animal Problems, was published by Electric Cereal in June 2015.


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JLo, The Entire Beckham Crew & More: Star Sightings 1.05.2016by Kelly Lynch at . Updated at . Comments
When I grow up, I want to make an entrance JUST. LIKE. JLO.
Lopez went on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night to promote American Idol and her new NBC series, Shades of Blue.
Meanwhile, in paradise...Brooklyn Beckham took a selfie of his family and friends aboard a seaplane, with little Harper doing her best "cheese!" face.
What else was everyone up to? Check out today's star sightings below.
1. Jennifer Lopez Arrives at Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2. Beckhams On a Seaplane!
3. Carly Rae Jepsen Performs at The Venetian In Las Vegas
4. 'Tangerine' Special Screening
5. Peter Facinelli Leaves LA
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New and improved Thai Pad with a better D-ring strapping system.
The Seven Thai Pad is the work horse in your training equipment, modeled after the traditional pads used in Thailand. It has 100% leather construction.The back of the thai pad features a thick non-collapsing handle with a 4″ diameter comfort grip wrapped in 100% gray leather. The handle offers stability to the coach or training partner. There are two wide staps to secure the wrist and forearm using a d-ring hook and loop closure making it even than ever to take on and off. This updated strapping system accomodates extremely small and large forearms and everything in between. The padding provides excellent shock-absorption. Sold as a pair.
Thai Pad Measurements: 16″ long x 3.5″ deep. The front surface of the thai pad is a tapered design and measures 7″ across the very top then expands to its widest point of 8.25″ across the main striking zone where the logo is printed and gradually tapers back down to 6.5″ across at the bottom.


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We believe having the very best equipment will make your pool as maintenance-free as possible.
In my opinion, Sta-Rite pumps and filters, Hayward brand chlorinators and Rheem brand heaters provide you with the best equipment based on performance, reliability, and serviceability. Your equipment will be placed on a 5 x 7 concrete pad. The extra large pad will provide you with plenty of operating room and the ability to add extra items in the future.
We do not sub-contract the concrete work for your deck. Pouring concrete around a pool deck is difficult compared to other common concrete pours. We account for the water run-off pitch, which can be overlooked. Proper placement of the deck items within the concrete is also critical. Your concrete will have a nice, clean, professional, concrete look that will last for years to come.
We also offer an exposed aggregate for our pool decks. Marble chips are used for a smoother deck, something your feet will appreciate. The looks of a marble exposed deck will remain constant for decades, unlike a typical broom finish, which shows aging over time. To give your pool deck character, you can take advantage of different colors, custom emblems and borders.
The construction begins…
The sod and top dirt is stripped and saved for later landscaping use.
Useless clay will be disposed of, while clean sand will get stockpiled.
Careful measurements are required to ensure your pool will be built according to NSPI safety codes.
After the pool is dug, the construction of the walls begin. An extra step we take to ensure a quality built pool is caulking of all wall joints. Caulking gives the pool wall an airtight seal for better liner fit.
We use high quality plastic walls and bracing to guarantee you will never have rusting and / or corrosion.
The steps are installed along with the bracing. We take an extra step to provide you with a quality step construction by backfilling behind your step with a solid, flow-able material (vermiculite).
Adding the vermiculite under the step provides a solid base and superior strength, giving your step rock-solid support. Your steps will not have the hollow feel common in most pools.
We take every step possible to make sure dirt (which is backfilled) is "tamped" as much as possible. Methods of tamping we use are water tamping and stage tamping. Soaking the ground with water at the end of the day allows dirt that has already been tamped to settle even more. And by not allowing dirt to be built up more than 10" between tamping, we ensure that the ground underneath your pool deck, plumbing, etc. will be as solid as it was before we began digging.
The plumbing lines are carefully bedded and covered with rock-free sand to protect the lines from rock contact.
Plumbing lines used are made of 100 lb psi poly pipe. All fitting connections are double-clamped with stainless steel clamps.
To give you the highest quality, we will not use the convenient PVC flex pipe commonly used today. Termite damage can occur when using PVC flex pipe underground. Extra steps are also taken to avoid unnecessary stress on plumbing lines. Pipes are kept as far as possible from pool walls and bracing, eliminating contact and avoiding a leak.
All suction lines will be separately valved for optimum convenience. 1 1/2" pipe is used for pools 25,000 gallons and less, while 2" is available for an extra cost. Pools using 2" plumbing would require a larger pool pump.
Walls are leveled and braced, and plumbing lines going through the footing are protected by sleeves before the footings are poured.
Concrete footings are poured around the pool 8 inches thick and reinforced with fiber mesh and steel rod.
Two main drains and a vacuum breaker will be installed in concrete to ensure a solid foundation to your pool bottom. Drains are very important for proper circulation, and make it very convenient for the pool owner to operate his / her pool pump when water levels are lower than the skimmer (the secondary suction port).
The most common installation problem with drains is that the plumbing line is generally installed too close to the footing or pool wall / bracing, eventually resulting in leaks. By sleeving the drain line (shown above), we eliminate contact, therefore protecting the line from leaks. Having a drain in a pool has several advantages and should not be eliminated. The advantages are when pulling water from the bottom of the pool, circulation is increased and allows water temperature to remain more consistent. We plumb the main drain line separately and dedicate a valve to each suction line. By doing so, you have full control of your circulation, allowing you to start your equipment in the spring immediately after opening your pool, resulting in filtering the newly added water immediately. You also will have the ability to lower your water for closings and other service work by using your pool pump.
Underneath your liner, a 1 1/2" - 3" layer of pool crete (commonly known as vermiculite) will be installed. The pool crete is hand-troweled on and gives your liner extra protection from impact punctures and a smooth solid bottom for easier vacuuming and a sound look.
The thicker the pool crete, the fewer problems with cracking and crumbling you will have. In my experience, I have seen first-hand the effects a thin layer of pool crete can create over time. This is why we take the extra measure to apply a thicker layer of pool crete, which ensures your pool is built with the highest of quality.
As I stated earlier, the quality of the pool installation and material are important factors to think about when choosing your swimming pool contractor.
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The Nike Kyrie 3 Mac and Cheese has been unveiled.
Nike Basketball has a kids exclusive colorway of its Kyrie 3 silhouette on the way for July. Seen is the Nike Kyrie 3 Mac and Cheese.
This pair comes dressed in a combination of University Gold, Game Royal and Metallic Silver. Yellow dominates the upper, while Blue accents appear throughout. Also seen is Metallic Silver on the Nike Swoosh logos and a White midsole.
Stay tuned for this pair to release at select Nike Basketball retailers on July 14th. Check out the Nike Kyrie 3 Mac and Cheese below and let us know what you think!


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Yesterday I wrote about Making Pom-Poms, last night I sat down and watched The Apprentice and made my first ever Pom-Pom Bunting and I love how it has turned out.
I already had three pom-poms and in an hour I made another seven, which I thought was enough to try out my idea of bunting, as I wasn't 100% sure this idea would even work.
I then tried to think of a good way to hang the pom-poms, and actually decided to do a row of finger knitting in the same colour wool, and then attaching each pom-pom to this row.
It was actually very simple, and I love the effect that it has in the finished look, this is obviously not where the bunting will stay but I had to put it up to see if I liked it.
Using the finger knitting to hang the bunting on, means that as well as seeing the great colours in the pom-poms you can also see the great colours in the wool through the finger knitting, and it gives you great sections to hang the pom-poms in. Which makes hanging the pom-poms and working out the spaces a lot easier to do.
I just love that every pom-pom is so completely different. It makes the look of the bunting so different.
I am going to make more bunting and I think it does need to be longer than this one I have made here, but I have some decisions to make.
Do I just do one bunting in a room, on one wall?
Do I have bunting on each wall?
Do I do bunting in each room, to tie the rooms together, as after Christmas all the downstairs rooms will be the same colour?
Do I do the bunting going up the stairs, this is something that I have really thought about in the past, as the hallway is such a dull space and I really want to do something with it?
Decisions, decisions, what to do?
This looks fab. Going to give it a go xx
It is so easy, I can't wait to see how you get on xx
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Research Project
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The deuteron has an intrinsic spin of 1. Therefore two spinflip probabilities, DELTAs_y=1,2, can be defined with respect to the scattering plane. The aims of this project are to search for an isoscalar spin giant resonance or to obtain information on the isoscalar effective interaction(Vsigma)which is poorly known, by measuring these single(S_1)- and double(S_2)-spinflip probabilities.The spinflip probability for the deuteron scattering can be deduced by the vector and tensor polarization measurements for the inelastically scattered deuterons, so called a double scattering method. However the difficulty to measure the tensor polarization prevented us to deduce the spinflip probability for long time. We have, for the first time, designed and constructed the Deuteron POLarimeter(DPOL)which is capable to measure the vector and tensor polarizations simultaneously.We had to establish the reaction or scattering which is adequate for the purpose of polarization analysis.Based on such results we improved the DPOL and subsequently measured the effective analyzing POWersof DPOL.Owing to the accelerator beam-time allocation, we, unfortunately, could not get the polarized deuteron beams as we had expected. And thus it took so long time to complete this project.Overcoming these difficulties we succeeded, for the first time, to measure the double scattering for the ^<12>C(d, d')^<12>C reaction at E^d=270 MeV for a wide excitation energy range, 3<E_x<25 MeV,and a scattering angle range, 2.5゚ <rheta_<lab><7.5゚ and to deduce the single-and double-spinflip probabilities.It is shown that the single-spinflip probability is indeed large for the spin excitations and the double-spinflip probability is almost zero as expected for the present target and excitation energy range.Thus we conclude that our primary goal has been achieved.
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England & London in 3 days - Royals, Romans and Rulers
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- Short break package to help you to enjoy the best of London
- Fantastic hand picked 3* or 4* London City Centre hotels
- Two nights hotel accommodation on bed and breakfast basis
- Attractions (Tickets Included) : Tower of London, Hop on Hop off 24 hour bus tour, walking tour, Thames River cruise and Kensington Palace
- Fully guided day trip to Windsor, Bath & Stonehenge
This package has been designed to enable you to enjoy a stay and save money in a quality London hotel, together with 3 days sightseeing and 2 nights accommodation included. The itinerary below is an example of how to make the most of your short stay. The fully guided day trip to Windsor, Bath & Stonehenge will be day 2, then days 1 and 3 with the attraction tickets you will have the opportunity to enjoy the fantastic selection of attractions this amazing city has to offer.
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Day 1 - Key Attractions Tower of London, Westminster Abbey and Houses of Parliament
With your package you have a 24 hour Hop on Hop off Bus tour included. Use your bus tour on day 1 for travel in London (with sightseeing commentary) and then towards the end of the day enjoy a river cruise (included with your bus ticket) from the Tower of London to Houses of Parliament.
Morning - Hop on Hop off Bus and St.Pauls Cathedral
Climb aboard your London sightseeing bus for the journey to St.Paul's Cathedral. Designed by Sir Chistopher Wren and built between 1675-1710, the Cathedral sits on Ludgate Hill, the highest point of the City of London. For those wanting to explore inside: Discover tombs and memorials, check the acoustics in the Whispering Gallery and climb the Golden Gallery. St.Pauls has been home to many events including the funeral of Winston Churchill and the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana.
Lunch - Explore one of London's Hidden Gems.
At the Inns of Court between the Embankment and Fleet Street you can enter a fascinating world of Georgian squares, small courts with fountains and gardens and narrow alleyways free from the bustling crowds where most visitors go. Almost hidden away from curious eyes is the late 12th century Temple Church, built by the Knights Templar. This quiet area is an ideal stop for lunch away from the crowds. Try The Old Bank of England at the west end of Fleet Street or The Old Cock Tavern a few doors further down.
Afternoon - Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress
Standing on the banks of the Thames is the majestic Tower of London. Over the years it has been a Royal Palace, prison, place of execution, Royal menagerie and home of the Crown Jewels. Built on the orders of William the Conqueror from 1078 to establish his power over recently invaded England and now a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of London's most popular attractions.
Directly outside the Tower you will find the pier for your sightseeing cruise. End the day sailing down the Thames from the Tower of London to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, passing many of London's most famous sites on the way.
Day 2 - Windsor, Bath & Stonehenge
This is a fully guided day trip with a professional guide. All entrances included.
Royals, Romans & Ruins. Discover many aspects of our long and illustrious past. You will visit Royal Windsor Castle and discover a montage of monarchs from Saxons and Normans to our present-day Queen; then travel to the delightful city of Bath forever linked to the ancient Romans and those opulent Georgian playboys; and venture to the world famous ruins at Stonehenge heading further back in time to prehistoric cultures and mysterious civilisations.
Day 3 - Royal Palaces, Churches & Changing of the Guard
Morning - Royal Palaces and Changing of the Guard
In one small area you will find a cluster of Royal Palaces that provide a London home for the monarchy and for Kings and Queens over several centuries. Beginning with the 16th century St James's Palace, next door is 19th century Clarence House and then make your way down The Mall to Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the Queen. From here you can see the wonderful sight of the Queen's Household Cavalry Changing of the Guard.
After the ceremony walk through delightful St James's park, pass Horseguards Parade and onto Whitehall to see 10 Downing Street. Continue down Whitehall until you see Big Ben and Houses of Parliament on your left before you arrive at Westminster Abbey, the very location of Royal Coronations, marriages and burials. See the coronation chair, the tomb of Elizabeth I, find graves and memorials to Chaucer, Dickens, Darwin and Newton.
Lunch - London's West End
A short walk from Westminster to another world!! Theatres, Chinatown, Soho, Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square. With food from all over the world to taste and enjoy
Afternoon - The Home of Princes Diana, and the future King
For the afternoon we visit Kensington Palace. The house has been a Royal home for over three centuries and is the official residence of Prince William and Princess Catherine, along with Prince Harry. It's long association with Diana, Princess of Wales began with her marriage to Prince Charles and remained her official residence up until her untimely death in 1997.
For visitors to Kensington Palace there are visual displays, interactive experiences and a whole host of antique furniture and opulent rooms to visit around every corner.
Price Includes:
- Two nights London City Centre Hotel accommodation. Based on twin/double room, all rooms ensuite. Bed & Breakfast basis
- Fully guided day trip to Windsor, Bath & Stonehenge. Entry included to Windsor Castle, Roman Baths and Stonehenge Centre
- Tickets to top London Attractions: Tower of London, 24 hour Hop on Hop off Bus, Thames River Cruise and Kensington Palace. (*Please check individual attraction websites to ensure opening times fit your schedule*).
Please note - This package does not incldue a guide for the London sightseeing aspect. Your 24 hour Hop on Hop off Bus ticket comes with commentary.


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PhD courses
Autum semester:
INTH901 - Basic course in research tools and theory
Spring semester (in chronological order):
INTH923 - Qualitative research methods for global public health(starts in January)
INTH944 - Migration health
INTH914 - Applied economic evaluation in health care
INTH956 - Observational epidemiology
INTH921 - Experimental epidemiology
Master courses
Core courses (in chronological order)
Autumn semester:
INTH304 - Major global health problems (starts in August)
HELSTA - Statistical methods in health science
INTH302 - Epidemiology
INTH316 - The health systems
INTH301 - Basic course in research tools and theory
INTH330A - Proposal development
Spring semester:
INTH326 - Research seminars at CIH including two presentations
Elective courses (in chronological order)
Spring semester:
ELMED310 - Equity and fairness in health – an applied approach
INTH344 - Migration and health
INTH314 - Applied economic evaluation in health care
SYKVIT302 - Cultural theory and global perspectives
INTH331A - Chemical factors at the work place
INTH356 - Observational epidemiology
INTH321A - Experimental Epidemiology
INTH334 - Physical factors in the work environment
INTH360 - Global nutrition
Online course (Erasmus+)
INTH328B - Global tuberculosis epidemiology and intervention (starts in January)
INTH323O - Qualitative research methods for global public health
INTH660 - Introduction to occupational health
The following coures will not run spring 2018:
INTH325 - Culture and psycopathology – Mental health in a cross-cultural perspective
INTH329 - The HIV pandemic: Research challenges to improve prevention, support and care
INTH340 - War, violence, peace and health
Undergraduate courses
ELMED310 - Equity and fairness in health – an applied approach
Global Health - (for medical students having passed the preclinical part of the medical curriculum or equivalent) - autumn course
Global Theory - (for medical students having passed the preclinical part of the medical curriculum or equivalent) - autumn course
MEDINTH - International Health
Please find information regarding admission here.
Master students and PhD candidates at CIH do not have to apply for admission, however they are prioritized. In order to get an overview of how many will take the spring courses, please complete this online form: https://skjemaker.app.uib.no/view.php?id=3902573. Note that you still have to register for classes and exams on Studentweb by 1 February!
Annual application deadline: 1 November


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QPR 1-0 Cardiff City
CARDIFF CITY slipped to a second defeat in as many days with Marc Nygaard providing the killer punch for Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road last night.
The Danish hitman pounced just after the interval when he headed Lee Cook's cross home.
Dave Jones' faltering Bluebirds have now collected only one point from their last nine but, more worryingly, they have not scored in their last three matches.
Had it not been for goalkeeper Neil Alexander, who had an outstanding match between the posts, City's defeat would have been much heavier.
It was another disappointing 90 minutes for the toothless Ninian Park outfit, who were so poor in the Boxing Day home defeat against Plymouth.
Bluebirds boss Jones had to shuffle his pack for this trip to west London, the biggest blow being the loss of skipper Darren Purse, sent off against Plymouth, who had his red-card appeal rejected by the Welsh FA.
That meant the influential defender had to sit out City's next two matches - starting with this clash against Ian Holloway's Rangers - and his place was taken by Neil Cox.
The loss of right-back Rhys Weston through injury gave the City chief another headache with midfielder Neal Ardley having to fill the void.
Jones opted for the 4-5-1 formation that notched a 1-0 win at Leeds earlier this month. Cameron Jerome was again asked to lead the forward line on his own with Michael Ricketts relegated to the bench, while Willie Boland was drafted in to strengthen the midfield.
The visitors arrived at Loftus Road on the back of a disappointing run, Jones' men collecting four points from the last 12 and scoring just one goal - a Jason Koumas free-kick at Elland Road - in their last four outings.
Holloway's lineup featured former Bluebird Richard Langley, who rejoined Rangers at the start of the season after two forgettable years at Ninian Park.
Another ex-City man, winger Gareth Ainsworth, was named as a substitute.
The Londoners, who had won only one of their last seven home fixtures, had the better of the opening exchanges and Cook tested Alexander in the fourth minute with a low shot which City's goalkeeper did well to hold.
But Rangers went much closer after 18 minutes when Nygaard's volley clipped the crossbar after the striker was fed by Martin Rowlands.
Moments later Boland became the first player to enter Mike Thorpe's book after the Irishman brought down Marc Bircham.
City were on the ropes, although they briefly threatened midway through the first half when Chris Barker's pass forced Simon Royce off the line, the Rangers shot-stopper beating Jerome to the ball.
Koumas then embarked on a dangerous run, but was felled by Langley with the tackle earning the Rangers man a yellow card.
The Wales midfielder almost broke the deadlock with the resulting 30-yard free-kick which flew narrowly wide of goal.
Alexander had to rescue his side minutes later with a stunning save to deny Langley, using his agility to tip the Jamaica international's free-kick out for a corner after it took a wicked deflection off Cox.
But there was nothing Alexander could do stop Nygaard's goal less than two minutes after the break.
Cook was the provider with a tantalising cross from the left after Joe Ledley lost possession with a sloppy pass and the lanky Dane outjumped Glenn Loovens to plant his header in the corner of the net.
It was the worst possible start to the second half for Jones' men, who have faded over this Christmas period.
Although the five-man midfield provided City with extra defensive cover, the downside was that it invited Rangers to come at them.
Koumas was one player capable of hauling the Bluebirds back into the contest and Royce was called upon to stop his snap-shot.
City finally carved out a goalscoring opportunity after 57 minutes when Ledley pulled the ball back to Jerome, but the unmarked striker - who has not found the net since November 9 - fired straight at Royce from 15 yards out.
Nygaard had been a handful for the City defenders all night and they must have been glad to see him quit the action midway through the second half with an injury.
With his charges chasing the game but lacking any menace up front, it was no surprise to see Jones change his tactics with 20 minutes left. On came striker Alan Lee and off went wide man Kevin Cooper as the Bluebirds switched back to 4-4-2.
But it was Rangers who continued to press forward and Cook bent a 20-yard effort wide before being replaced by Ainsworth.
Danny Shittu, who netted the winner in last season's fixture here, powered Langley's corner over the target.
With the game slipping away from City, Jones threw on forward Paul Parry at the expense of midfield battler Jeff Whitley.
Rangers, though, had two excellent chances to finish off the Bluebirds inside the final 10 minutes.
First Rowlands blasted substitute Shabazz Baidoo's pullback over the crossbar. The same two players combined soon after, this time Rowlands supplying Baidoo, but Alexander maintained the one-goal deficit with a brilliant save from point-blank range.
Despite playing second fiddle to Rangers, Boland almost snatched a point for City near the end, Royce diving to palm away his shot.


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VNA Community Healthcare & Hospice is proud to announce that two of their nurses: Donna Ostroski, RN and Sheila Rubino, RN were awarded the prestigious Nightingale Award for Excellence in Nursing.
Donna receives this award in recognition of her commitment, dedication and compassion she shows VNA Community Healthcare & Hospice's new patients and their families. Families new to home healthcare are often overwhelmed by the details, but Donna eases their concerns and patiently explains what they should expect.
Sheila has been an integral part of VNA Community Healthcare & Hospice's Start of Care team. She is a great teacher and mentor to other nurses in this challenging process. Her ability to explain and explore complex home healthcare goals with patients is inspirational.
VNA Community Healthcare & Hospice is proud to have both Donna and Sheila on our nursing team.
Strong House Adult Day Center of Madison (our affiliate) is proud to announce that their nurse, Helen Brown, RN, was also awarded a Nightingale Award for Excellence in Nursing. Helen received this award in recognition of her devotion to her clients, who have memory or physical impairments. In addition, Helen was honored for her unique ability to do the right thing to diffuse any challenging situation. Whether it's gently re-directing, distracting, or at times, even breaking into a tap dance routine, Helen is able to instill a sense of peace and calm into even the most anxious patient.
Strong House Adult Day Center is proud to have Helen as a member of their staff.


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Worum es bei uns geht
This group is the right place, if you already met situations with the following challenges:
Development of new product and service prototypes
I need an "idea-boost" from outside
Establishment of new business models
Changing actual structures
Improvement of innovation culture
I started this group to practice the method and process of Design Thinking. Looking forward to meet you.
A warm "Vergelt's Gott" to http://dthsg.com/what-is-design-thinking/ for the bullet points.